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Scout Report

Describing itself as a hybrid of a portal and a "concise encyclopedia," Encyclozine features encyclopedia-like entries to over 100 [now nearly 1,000] topics and quality links to related sites. The site offers students of all ages introductory information on a variety of subjects and then provides quality links for more in-depth study. Most of the topics cover academic subjects, but a number are devoted to games, puzzles, and computers. The entries for topics in science, computers, and mathematics are particularly good. For instance, there is a wonderful entry on fractals and a well-written, concise history of cosmology...

Library Spot

EncycloZine describes itself as a "concise illustrated encyclopedia" and a "compendium of diversions." It's also a joy to visit. Although limited in scope, the online encyclopedia features innovative design, pleasing color schemes, informative articles and curiosity-arousing diversions. Most of the site's contents feature science and web design-related information with a healthy dose of Optical Illusions, an Internet Art Gallery, and a Web Design reference section. You'll also find information on the Humanities, History and the Arts. In addition, each topical section also includes a list of recommended sites on that same subject. Whether you want to learn more about Michaelangelo or XHTML, you're sure to find helpful information at EncycloZine.

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Developed as a hybrid of a portal and encyclopedia, EncycloZine hopes to introduce new topics in the arts, humanities, science, and technology through daily features. You can explore new topics through the site and links to related resources and also find a selection of Web based puzzles, games, quizzes, and discussion forums.

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New Scientist

Encyclozine is an online encyclopaedia, which is aimed at young people. The Science section covers chemistry, physics and biology, as well more diverse topics such as the philosophy of science. Each section gives an overview of the topic in question, with links to other sections of the Encyclozine site. The section opens with a debate on the nature of science, encompassing some of the philosophy and statements such as an idea can only be scientific if it has the potential to be shown to be false. Some sections of this site could be used in classes to generate discussion on different areas. Clicking on the Books link takes you to the scientific section of Amazon.com, where the interested reader can browse for books on the subject they have just been reading. This is a good, if basic, website, and an excellent introduction to the many and varied fields of science.

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Puzzles.com

A mix of optical illusions, puzzles, computer board and arcade games. Among puzzles there are lateral thinking, logical, and mathematical puzzles. Also mazes, crosswords, quizzes and some Java examples. Many items (including puzzle books) are available for sale. Don't get lost.

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Archaeolink.com

This is a brief but excellent overview of Viking civilization. While the website is commercial in nature, you will learn about longboats, history, Viking society, and more. "They were also sailors, traders, farmers, craftsmen, and explorers with a rich tradition and many of the human rights still missing in many countries today."